Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing [Moosonee] in Moosonee Canada | Northern College

Northern's two-year Practical Nursing diploma prepares you to launch the healthcare career you've always wanted.

You'll explore diagnostic procedures and understand how education contributes to health promotion. You'll refine both your communication abilities and leadership qualities.

From treating minor injuries to addressing serious health issues, including end-of-life care, you'll cultivate a comprehensive nursing perspective, gaining the ability to assist patients with diverse needs throughout their lifespan.

Throughout the program, you'll apply newly acquired skills in our advanced training facility. The experience culminates with an eight-week clinical placement that serves as your professional debut as a skilled and compassionate healthcare provider.

The Practical Nursing program spans two years (four semesters) and results in an Ontario college diploma. Northern College's program has earned Category 1 Program Approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario. The curriculum aligns with national Entry to Practice Competencies, preparing graduates for the Regulatory Exam - Practical Nurse (REx-PN).

Northern's Practical Nursing program is built on a philosophical foundation centered around five core principles: patient care, wellness, compassion, nursing practice, and the educational process that empowers individuals, families, and communities to achieve health goals. These interconnected concepts form the program's framework. Graduates will collaborate with patients and healthcare teams (independently or collectively) to develop, execute, and assess nursing interventions that enhance wellbeing, prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort care.